June 8, 20206 yr 16 minutes ago, Steejay said: RIP One for us old 'uns. Played 32 times for us early '70's. If i saw him, it couldve only been one of two games As somebody around when the cosmos were big news, i found this quite impressive https://www.frontrowsoccer.com/2020/06/07/goodbye-ralph-ex-cosmos-wright-dies/
June 8, 20206 yr I remember the name, along with Ronnie Phillips, from my first full season (72/73) but have no recollection of either of them as players RIP
June 8, 20206 yr Phillips was still there following season Every kick off was rolled back not midfield and leathered diagonally to where the 18 yard line would hit the touchline and Phillips had to get under it
June 8, 20206 yr RIP Ralph , not the quickest but fashioned himself a good career . Scored a belter against Trashmere . One of Jimmy Armfield signings . Saw him a couple of years ago walking along the concourse outside the ground instantly recognisable still had flowing locks & dressed like a High Vegas roller . Edited June 8, 20206 yr by Take Hunt Off
June 8, 20206 yr Author 3 hours ago, Casino said: If i saw him, it couldve only been one of two games As somebody around when the cosmos were big news, i found this quite impressive https://www.frontrowsoccer.com/2020/06/07/goodbye-ralph-ex-cosmos-wright-dies/ Yep, that’s good reading. Nice to see that he had a decent career after us.
June 8, 20206 yr 1 hour ago, Take Hunt Off said: RIP Ralph , not the quickest but fashioned himself a good career . Scored a belter against Trashmere . One of Jimmy Armfield signings . Saw him a couple of years ago walking along the concourse outside the ground instantly recognisable still had flowing locks & dressed like a High Vegas roller . I remember him playing under Jimmy Armfield but I also have more recent memories of him Met him at the Charity Sportsmans Dinners that the Ex Wanderers Players Association hold each year ( am sure others on here will have done likewise) He was different He was a real character - If someone had said he had driven over on his Harley and he once played in a 70s rock band you would have believed them He had style , he had a glint in his eye and he was one of those people that when he walked in a room you noticed him - he came across as someone who lived life A lovely man RIP RW
June 8, 20206 yr I can’t for the life of me remember Ralph and i should do. How many games did he play for us? & does anyone have a photo from his playing days?
June 8, 20206 yr 3 minutes ago, Burndens Bogs said: I can’t for the life of me remember Ralph and i should do. How many games did he play for us? & does anyone have a photo from his playing days? https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/18503633.ralph-wright---ex-bolton-stockport-new-york-cosmos---dies-aged-72/ just before my time. RIP. Edited June 8, 20206 yr by Mounts Kipper
June 8, 20206 yr 72/73 was my first proper season & I couldn't picture him either, yet obviously Ronnie Phillips is etched in my memory 🤔
June 9, 20206 yr I do remember him. Didn't really make a name for himself with us but glad to see he had a decent career overall. Wasn't his replacement Hugh Curran? Hugh must have been the easiest footballer to nutmeg in the history of the game. Another white gone. RIP.
RIP
One for us old 'uns.
Played 32 times for us early '70's.